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A Florida judge can declare a person a habitual offender if they find several factors are true. In these cases, the court can give the person an extended time in jail. The new felony must occur within five years of being released from prison or community service. How...
There are several elements that must be proven to obtain a conviction on a burglary charge in a Florida court. Perhaps the most important element is proving that a defendant intended to break the law when entering a structure. Let's take a closer look at all the...
Florida law generally prohibits anyone from using a credit card without the consent of its owner. It is also generally against the law to take any action that would allow you to obtain a credit card in someone else's name. Depending on the circumstances of a case, you...
Telemarketing continues to be an effective way to sell products or services. While many people don’t appreciate intrusive calls, enough of the consumer public provides enough sales to keep telemarketing operations feasible. Unfortunately, people could become too...
Florida criminal statutes might levy severe penalties against someone arrested on cocaine charges. Florida's lawmakers likely devised harsh penalties in response to the state's long-running location as a hub for drug smuggling. The specific charges connect to...
Convicted felon status can be very difficult when going through life for Florida residents. Those who have been convicted often must explain the incident multiple times until it has been removed from the record, and even that can be a difficult process in itself....
If you own or operate a laser device, it's important to know that you can face felony charges if you use the device unlawfully. A felony is a serious crime that can lead to prison time. There are specific laws governing the use of laser devices that you need to...
The act of killing another person in Florida is not always considered murder. In situations where a person’s life is being threatened, for example, the victim may need to kill their attacker in self-defense. Manslaughter is another type of killing that is not legally...
The concept of double jeopardy was a central concern for the Founders when the Constitution was being written. They simply held that no American should be tried twice for the same crime. That is apparently no longer the standard in the view of the U.S. Supreme Court...